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Is it possible to survive 7 days without food or drink?

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Possible? yes.: Likely? No ... In fact it is almost impossible, but it depends in part on the physical health of the individual as well as his state of hydration and nourishment before deprivation began.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 11/4/2020

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